DENFORD MICROTURN HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The Denford Microturn Horizontal Machining Center is a compact, 2-axis CNC lathe designed for precision turning of small components in educational and light industrial environments. The machine features a single main spindle with a maximum turning diameter of 6.000", a turning length of 8.000", and a chuck diameter of 3.000", supporting a maximum swing of 3.500". The spindle operates at up to 3,000 RPM with 0.5 HP, providing sufficient power for machining materials such as wax, plastic, acrylic, aluminum, and free-cutting alloys. The primary tool carrier is a slide type, allowing for one simultaneous cutting tool. The X-axis offers 2.250" of travel with a maximum feed rate and rapid traverse of 30 ipm, while the Z-axis provides 8.000" of travel, also with a maximum feed rate and rapid traverse of 30 ipm. The machine’s design emphasizes safety and ease of use, with fully enclosed interlocking guards and variable spindle speeds and feedrates for versatile material processing. Its compact footprint and user-friendly controls make it ideal for introducing students to CNC turning operations, while its robust construction ensures reliable performance for small-part manufacturing. The Denford Microturn is well-suited for applications requiring high repeatability and accuracy in a small work envelope.